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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,036.13, 1,054,603.40 and 282,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,036.13, 1,054,603.40 and 282,312 is: 423,487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,036.13 : 1,054,603.40 = 282,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,036.13/1,054,603.40 = 282,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,036.13x = 1,054,603.40 × 282,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,036.13x = 297,727,193,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,727,193,649.24/703,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,487.76

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